Job Description - Medical Director

Description

The Medical Director plans and directs all aspects of an organization's medical policies, programs and staffing. He or she often works side-by-side with the general director on the corporate / executive level and is the ‘expert’ and leader in all medical perspectives.

Qualifications

A candidate for Medical Director must possess an advanced degree in medicine or pharmacy and have extensive experience in a relevant field. The Medical Director relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Competencies

• Keep up to date with market trends and new developments utilising information for business improvement
• Make strategic decisions
• Inspire others to share their vision and support them to reach a common goal
• Ability to discuss strategic and sensitive issues
• Ability to work across all levels influencing client and organisation culture
• Analytical expertise in understanding complex issues and their consequences

Tasks

• Responsible for strategic clinical relationships with all medical staff
• Oversees the development of the clinical content in marketing materials
• Ensures all clinical programs are in compliance
• Write research publications appropriate to support clinical service offerings
  
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